The HEMI SWAP Gets the SHAFT!

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See what I did there? ;) So we finally got driveshafts made for the Stepchild to go with the power the new SRT 6.4L Hemi will be shoveling out! We are SO close, and I don't know if you guys can tell, but we're getting antsy and we are more than ready to drive our Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon with it's new modifications!
Hope you all enjoy the video!
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MetalCloak Bumpstops -
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[@thomasehrhart4461]

I'm sure there are haters now that you have gone crazy with the build, but if you follow along since the beginning we get to see the capability of stock, lightly modded, moderately modded, and now high end modded. We have seen how each expands capability and you have shown that over varied terrain and environments. I am really looking forward to seeing how this massive jump up in capability changes the offroad performance. I also appreciate the behind the scenes at various shops and why decisions were made. Finally, the editing, camera work, and dialogue are spot on. You are doing what many can only dream of and I thank you for bringing us along on the journey.

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

Thomas Ehrhart dude!!! You have hit the nail on the head. I’ve been reading comments of people unsubscribing because we are too built and they don’t ever plan to build their jeep this much and want us to stay more stock so they can see what the jeep is capable of but I really think we already showed that. We showed the limits of 33s 35s 37s 38s. The channel and build has only progressed so quickly due to us being able to wheel all over the country so often. So therefore the build happens more quickly. I’m glad you and lots of others understand

[@gimpster69]

These late night uploads are the best! The stepchild is sure coming together nicely. ❤😊👍

[@ChrisBeatty300cSRT8]

It's so awesome to see the evolution of the Step Child. From delivery to first baby steps on the trails. Then growing more to do work pulling a trailer to now at this point as a young adult to take on the world with the big jeeps. They grow up so quickly! 🚙

[@tphillips63]

I don't wheel but love this channel! I do like that Kevin is talking more, it makes it even better. I can't wait to see you guys adventuring with the new Stepchild!

[@tfrye008]

love the reel 1350/1410 combo, and that growl.. awesome! looking forward to the last accessory adds!

[@richardclemens9261]

Nothing compares to that warm, fuzzy feeling of finding and using the services of a specialist.

[@lonniet.2816]

I bet we all learned something about drive shafts today. And how great of them to get that done for you on such short notice! Looking fantastic!!!

[@brianpatrickcork4513]

Kevin and Brittany have evolved into instructors with very good explanation and insight around their modifications. It's great when Brittany allows Kevin to finish a sentence (and, entertaining when she doesn't). But both are clearly passionate, relevant, and knowledgeable. Well done.

[@S_and_S_Farms]

As the Step Child grows taller, Kevin looks even shorter... 🤣 Awesome build, Guys!

[@firefighteruppy9121]

Did you watch the last video? Hahahaha! They mention the new height.

[@charles_wipman]

That shaft look very sturdy, hope that it serves you well; stay well guys and enjoy the week.

[@housegoth]

Almost done! I bet you two are chomping at the bit to get moving again. The Stepchild is a whole different beast now with all those upgrades.

[@VQSeries]

Really liking the build, can't wait to see it back on the road. Keep up the good work.

[@bradthornton2394]

Aweeeee the stepchild. Crazy how fast they grow up. Time flies.

[@wildzxrr]

Almost trail testing time!!! I lived in Cali before moving to SC, and yes LA traffic sucks all the time....I mostly rode a motorcycle when there so I could lane split, making it a little better!

[@kengoodrich4755]

Great video...love it ty

[@philiphannum4211]

This build has been truly epic! Going V8 and new axles and new shafts and everything else makes this the most comprehensive build up I have ever seen for a vehicle that will be driven on the road everyday and then off road when the spirit moves you. Absolutely epic build! I have seen builds that are all street and no dirt. I have seen some that are all dirt and no street. This beats them both. Jelly!!!! It is not nice to eat the bump stops. Momma said no.

[@joshbuck5877]

The jeep looks amazing and those drive lines from je reel are superb yaaa I'm stoked for y'all so exited.

[@sailingdijan9128]

Yes you guys are awesome! So's that stepchild! Keep it coming.

[@sailingdijan9128]

I'm driving 2001 TJ Sport 3.5 lift 35's, 6pac shocks, Quadtrac prorock axles, 100% MetalCloak!

[@trjnsd6874]

@ 5:25 - Show the shaft! Kev is kool but video the bench so we can see the shaft!

[@philiphannum4211]

trjnsd You know, I was thinking the same thing. That could have been B roll and played while Kevin was talking.

[@LiteBrite]

It was supposed to be but then I fudged and forgot to grab the broll. My mistake

[@trjnsd6874]

@@LiteBrite You make so few; you're forgiven! Love what you two are doing. Still wish I could get up there while you're within a couple hours drive.

[@chillis28]

Love the build! Y’all keep me excited on what is coming next!!

[@jamesonmiller9567]

Very educational on driveshafts, thanks for sharing you guys!! Can't wait to see the step child in person once its done!

[@carlosdominguez2423]

Stepchild is practically better than brand spanking new at this point. Amazing upgrades, great quality products installed by very knowledgable people. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@bobbarrett7748]

This is such a nice clean build. Everything seems top quality. Can’t wait to see it on the road! Great info and thanks for sharing!

[@justdotheconstitutionjdtc5252]

Another great vid Brittany and Kevin. Stepchild 2.0 is looking like its going to be a real rock crawling , wheeling beast. I can't wait to see your next wheeling vids!

[@rogerwixom759]

I cant wait to see the step child on the trails

[@Gillty555]

man! you two are cranking out the videos! keep it up peeps!

[@mikehoffman3690]

Best Jeep upgrade on the web. WOW!! The new Bumpstops look interesting. May need to get a set to try them out.

[@stevemartinism]

Can’t wait to see the Step Child out on the trail !!

[@rlaracue]

I noticed less cut aways in the videos during talking segments. Really appreciate it!! Great video and more parts to envy. ;)

[@errhka]

LA traffic has been the death of many an out-of-towner - you gotta live here for a while before you start learning the tips and tricks for either avoiding it or just dealing with it mentally XD

[@chasepest4u]

He guys! Ive heard nothing but good about JE REEL driveshafts! so I did what you two did and purchased a set of 1350’s. I havnt installed them yet! But... I’ll be watching you two and the abuse you put them through and get motivated to installing them. Safe travels....

[@donovangonzalez6186]

I am SO excited! I CANT wait to see what amazing adventures you go on next!

[@evintacy7272]

Great build,,,,, you all are so awesome,I love watching your channel... Also that mechanic is awesome funny and very knowledgeable,,,,,, so smooth working on those Jeep!

[@donjernigan8119]

Y'all have come a long way from Stepchild #1 at Chinaman that first time . I started following you just over a year ago and have enjoyed it all. I am very interested in seeing what is to come.

[@douglaswalther8489]

Great job on the presentation on the new driveshafts Kevin!

[@Jabroni2U]

Can't wait to see this Beast out on some trails

[@Newsvinesynth]

Beyond excited to see a vid of the Stepchild back out in the wild!

[@alfonzoortega3410]

What a great video . learned some cool stuff on the Shafts ...looking awesome

[@onefastcyclist]

Great to watch Jelly Belly's transformation to Jelly Bump-stop!

[@adamclancy8706]

Great video... I’ve been learning some things with this build. Good stuff.

[@madandinzane]

Diggin' the "Surf Rig" shirt Kevin...I'm Gen X so since I was 16, Baja Bug w/2110, 3x3s, 33's, 5'6"-5'11" boards on the rack, sleeping in the back and "WENT SURFING" told my parents I was going to be gone Friday til Sunday or Monday (straight to school)! Of course, this was when surfing, included offroading to get there! Last year, I had the 3 rigs (Baja, 1st Gen 4Runner, & '87 Suburban) built and ready for this year to surf from NorCal to Mexico! Good luck with your new Jeep!

[@ChrisLee-UK]

So can't wait to see this beast on the road/rocks! The Stepchild from the Dark Side!

[@1Skiptube]

Your cover photo for this episode looks great for a Calendar Poster !! 👍👍😁

[@Gonzo.S.Thompson]

It's really looking great, I'm happy for the two of you.

[@ajfarson]

Thanks for going into detail with your driveshaft build. I am assembling the rolling chassis for my FJ40 Land Cruiser project next month and now I know what to ask for. :)

[@lcbateman3]

Great video, learned a lot on the drive shafts. Great to know.

[@cst516]

Looking like a great build. I would love to see a total cost video when it is all wrapped up.

[@buddythejeepdog]

Good job Jelly, as usual. 👍 Can’t wait to see it in action.

[@djcampbell2808]

Lite brite RULES! Let me count the reasons. You guys rock, you've always educated us and make us a part of your experience and learning curve. This whole process has been awesome but I can see on Kevin's face he's about worn down and will be glad when your both cruising away from traffic and toward the trails to run out a trial test. I know Britney can't wait to be saying "driver.... passenger" either! I'm excited to see the last of the goodies put on. At this point its probably a great time to get rid of your room, get a comfy toy hauler /trailer for your new place to live and be 100% committed and on the road 24/7 as you are already. It feels that's the ending conclusion, so far I'm batting spot on. You can still keep your Colorado residence by having a storage facility where you store your trailer for when you go on an overseas visit somewhere....... then when years down the road you can park that bad boy on some beautiful spot and reflect on all the Happy living you've done and the adventures still planned. Nobody DOES IT BETTER. I LOVE EVERYTHING About you guys. Your my favorite folks on You tube or anywhere. I know you'll be happy to leave the concrete jungle and all of the traffic...... But heck......Its been worth it. I can see those splitting smiles on your faces as you hit the road. Relax have a rest and beach day....... yeh ......you'll both be tinkering until your finished. Thanks again for another quality vidio. Great supervision job Jelly!

[@philiphannum4211]

DJ Campbell Ditto

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

DJ Campbell damn dude. It’s like you are in my head already!

[@LiteBrite]

Thanks for the love and support!!

[@scottmontgomery1628]

Love all the made in the U.S.A upgrades . Hope to cross paths with y'all again one day . This build is so freaking badass.

[@Wi11duhbea5t]

I don’t know about everybody else but that little two tire fire at the very end of the video got me excited

[@htweelz]

Great explanation on the driveshafts. Stepchild is going to be a beast after all of the upgrades!

[@af22raptor23503]

Very Cool your Project is Really Looking FReaking AWESOME!

[@MrJerrettj]

Thanks for the HEMI Build videos. I have learned so much.

[@jasonw4533]

SO close yes. Cant wait to see you guys run it on the trails and roads

[@robertmarez3195]

Wow...amazing and aqesone....love the detail they put into building the ahafts....Jelly is so wonderful.....Shes always hveing a blast.....love yhe upgraded/beefy shafts....cant wait for yr next video...Safe travels

[@rsbrehm]

I'm glad Kev didn't have to pull his own shaft. That's always nice. (Callback whoa-oooo)

[@kjhaglfjhgfasd]

I got JE Reel shafts front and rear and legit trust them for every future thing. They are a great company. Make incredible parts. And I havent yet broke the 1310 on 40" tires.

[@stevecarrier7040]

Love the total package you guys have chosen. I got my shirt I ordered in three days and I live in KY. Awesome

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

steve carrier that’s awesome!

[@robertgreishaw6346]

Got it looking good I am anxious to see it finished if you ever need a place to stay in Arizona are door is open

[@Dhane-0]

Nice build, We have some fun stuff to wheel up here in WA, maybe I’ll see you guys out on the trail sometime 🤙

[@terminaloffroad1615]

You really need to educate Stradman on how to properly upgrade a Jeep with all of the necessary components. Although his “Hellephant” swap has been delayed until September 🤢 Glad you guys didn’t have that problem. Thanks for the Video!

[@scooter041031]

Love the Old school toyota truck shirt Kevin is wearing!

[@scooter041031]

Scratch that its a ferd :(

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

scooter041031 hahaha.

[@nachovalenti]

Very informative and useful video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRspct2all]

Such a tease at the end!!!

[@cheechFLHTK]

Are we going to see a 4wheel burnout? All that HP should be able to spin all 4 👍 looks great

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Cheech20101 0 I would definitely hope so, is that what it’s all for?

[@Stuka87]

Unless they chain it to something, that is never going to happen. It would just hook up and go.

[@eyeforeigni]

That is a dream build for me, congratulations you guys!

[@eyeforeigni]

P.S. your new beats are nice !

[@fourbypete]

I hope they ship to Australia, I have a lateral vibration in either my input shaft or rear tail shaft. Tailshaft is cheaper to replace.

[@christopherstimpson6540]

I have my small town daily driver 1982 Jeep Wagoneer with original 258 six cylinder engine that matches the V.I.N. I live in Tucumcari,NM. Zero rust. Even on the lift, no rust anywhere. Was used on a ranch since 1985 and has mud tires. All oils changed and clean. All original including seats and paint. A few cow horn dings, but that is all. Taking offers. Runs perfect Shows 133 k and has the one in the beginning correct for that year. No lift or any modifications and even the original AM/ FM radio that still works with static as was normal for the day. Taking offers. I bought it in Mora,NM from a ranch 3 years ago. I am not in a hurry to sell, but I am getting old and you know how that goes. Vehicle has always been garaged in a barn.

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

Oh, that's pretty cool - That could be a lovely overlanding vehicle, I'm sure. :) As for getting old, allow me to regale you a story of my grandmother. At the age of 97, she decided that the retirement home, was kinda boring. So she got herself, and a handful of other old codgers, into an old VW bus, they drove 1500 miles across Europe, including going over the Andes mountains. And when she returned home, they asked her if she wasn't scared, to which she answered "I have a pacemaker, what should I be scared about"? So, I say to you, out there, in the barn, is an adventure sitting, waiting for you to get going. 😁

[@johnfors5756]

Love the videos and the build have watched just about all your stepchild videos

[@johnfors5756]

That’s the same one I want but sadly can’t afford it

[@raymondkloberdanz6155]

Never thought of the limiting straps. Makes since. Would be interested in a video discussing what ya'll touched opun playing around with the lift

[@robertbluni9373]

Hey Kevin. Got some shaft envy?? 😂🤣

[@80smxpro41]

I know I was one of the people saying coilovers but I would guess if anything you'll at least end up going with Kings. Those 6 packs don't look like they'll handle those big axel and motor. I could be wrong but that's my guess. Looks sweet.

[@2fuzzies]

Broke front axle shock mount off a few months ago. Teraflex has a good, easy to install limit strap kit. Russel speed bleeders for a fast, one person brake bleed. Also peruse for teraflex brake line anchors for the front. Keep brake and ABS lines from rubbing and pinching when turning. But wait.... there's more. Teraflex spring retainer kit, cheap insurance to keep springs from falling out. I also installed rubber zerk caps on everything with a zerk, protect from mud, dirt etc. It's the little details that are easily overlooked that can bring down a $100k jeep in the middle of nowhere. Shiney side up, rubber side down.

[@trjnsd6874]

16th, but who’s counting! You kept us up waiting but worth it as always. Wish I could have driven up just to see that build and DCD!

[@Mickale-Moranis]

Nice. Along with the tech on sizes and the flange style, what about the type of yokes as well as the clasp for the joint in the yoke...I think its your front axle yoke that has the ubolt style yoke whereas your rear axle yoke is a strap with 2 bolts. Thought the straps were lesser than the ubolt style.

[@zmotorsports62]

Glad to see you do two things. First is adding limiting straps rather than relying on your shocks and secondly glad to see you're not going coil overs. Too many people put coil overs as the end all be all and in reality as long as your coils support the weight and the shocks controls the rebound and you are getting decent upstroke and droop with coils, there's no reason to go to coil overs. I've seen too many people go to coilovers and they were not needed as they had other limiting factors to their suspension. But hey, they have coilovers. Mike

[@marcusjones4060]

I'm only here for the star of the video Jelly...lol No just playing you guys are awesome love your videos can't wait for the next.

[@philiphannum4211]

Marcus Jones JELLY!!!!!! We need more Jelly cuteness in Jeep videos.

[@knightwing4]

I love that crazy dog. You sure you don’t want to give her to me?

[@chill8839]

Lol your cover photo for this video. Very subtle 😌

[@Jundt22]

You are giving me so much anxiety.... so anxious to see what the Stepchild will look/sound like when it’s done!! I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas Day to show up!! This will be a beast for sure...😊😊👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️... yes California traffic sucks ass...🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@NAVYguy6969]

Jelly = KZbin Gold!! 🤣🤣🥰🥰😍😍❤️❤️

[@dragonchild5]

This build is awesome! I really hope y'all come through Kentucky at some point so I can hear that hemi! Mostly so I can meet Jelly though, and you guys of course. 😁😄

[@chevyblazercherokeepartsof1447]

The mutant beast of lite brite🇺🇸🇨🇷🇺🇸

[@frankmartin806]

Awesome can't wait to see it done

[@carlosbishig1]

Great job guys and hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@shack200351]

Hey by any chance yall going to be at jeep invasion in pigeon Forge aug 23rd and 24th last year they said we had about 15000 jeeps

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

shack tha man not this year

[@ttocskael9309]

Keep up the great work guys!❤

[@jasonf1340]

Great video but like always just not long enough lol. Can’t wait to see what’s next.

[@chadlarson6259]

Learning so much thanks. Oh and can't wait for 4wheel burnouts Kev

[@achigurh]

...gets the shaft. I see what you did there 😄

[@robertnette5480]

rig is a beast!

[@catimm62]

Another awesome video LITE BRITE NATION it's so nice all these businesses are willing to work with you on the Stepchild build.Hey Kevin where did you get your invisible watch.Lol

[@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784]

Tim Wilson lol

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

You guys should look at a Sherp for offroad. It will go places a jeep can't. Rocks logs lakes and no problem for Sherp

[@OldGriz708]

Have you priced a Sherp??

[@patrickburgmeier7902]

@@OldGriz708 ya there are only a few dealers in America . They are made in the Ukraine. I've heard anywhere from 80 to 100k. You can find them online. Watch videos on KZbin. They machine is incredible.

[@OldGriz708]

@@patrickburgmeier7902 I've watched the videos several times, love the Sherp!!

[@redbarry2540]

Looks, Sounds pretty damn sick....! Enjoy it and run it.

[@blackjeep7261]

Out of my league glad you loaded!

[@drummerbry11]

Can’t wait to see it perform

[@taylor768]

Stepchild is slowly becoming my favorite Jeep on youtube, sorry TrailRecon, pump up that gladiator then we'll see

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Taylor haha I’m with you on that, we will see how he builds it up

[@scubatrucker6806]

What a big shaft you have stepchild.. Lol

[@Grumpy_old_Boot]

That's what she said. :)

[@scubatrucker6806]

@@Grumpy_old_Boot 😂😂😂

[@jmcmullenconst]

Wow Kev, your shafts look strong. They will work well , because I know you like to play HARD. Get you straps on and see what your made of. Nice teaser too!